Exercise Considerations For OA

Question 1

Decreased bone mineral density

Answer 1

Osteoporosis

Question 2

T score values

Answer 2

Normal= -1 or higher
Osteopenia: -1 to -2.4
Osteoporosis: -2.5 or less

Question 3

Z score values

Answer 3

Low density: -2 or less

WNL: -1.9 or higher

Question 4

Recommendations for OP patients

Answer 4

• Adequate Calcium and Vitamin D
• Regular WB exercises
• Fall prevention
• Stop drankiin and smokin

Question 5

FOR OP, avoid exercise that involves

Answer 5

Twisting and flexing spine

Question 6

What kind of exercise should these patients be doing

Answer 6

WB and resistance training

Question 7

Frequency of exercise for OP pts.

Answer 7

WB 3-5x a week

Resistance training 2-3x a week

Question 8

Intensity of exercis

Answer 8

Mod-high

75-80% RM